Bio Poems for President’s Day

…George Washington, maybe it should be the singular possessive form, President’s Day! How do YOU spell this holiday? The good news is that whatever spelling you use, no one can…

Motivating Math Games

…to teach kids to be a good sport. Many of those tips and that mini-lesson are also included in my freebie, Tips for Teaching with Math Games, which you can…

Five Ways to Fit Science In

…minutes (give or take) for science. That often leaves me wondering, just how am I going to give my students good quality instruction in science while meeting the required curriculum?…

How to Teach Social Skills, Step by Step

…Turns Rallytable, Pairs Check, Roundtable Using Quiet Voices Think-Pair-Share, Numbered Heads Together, Showdown Staying on Task Rallytable, Roundtable, Pairs Check, Showdown, Mix-N-Match Helping or Coaching Rallytable, Pairs Check, Showdown, Mix-N-Match…

Leprechaun Luck Math Game Digital Challenge

…Leprechaun Luck is an awesome math game, but it does have one major drawback. Because it’s a printable partner game, it’s not a good choice for the socially distant classroom….